Groom's article on the pollination of exotic flowers (November ... I have not seen insects visiting the flowers, neither have I found them in the pitchers, and conclude that the birds are ...
These insects can help control pests, pollinate plants, and contribute to the overall health of your garden. As an ...
On a walk last week, I came across an advertisement that said, “No bugs, simply better,” and I wondered if that is truly the case. The answer is no. So, what is it that bugs do for us? First off, let ...
The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...
The insects probably still won’t create a problem. But if the remaining 5,000 plants pollinate just 10 days later, and all 30,000 beetles migrate to them, those plants probably won’t pollinate ...
Across the globe in Australia, a Amorphophallus titanum corpse flower nicknamed Putricia has been blooming for the past week ...
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating ...
Feb. 1, at 3:30 pm, head over to the West Tisbury library for a presentation about pollinators with naturalist Matt Pelikan.
Some flowers go to extraordinary lengths to attract pollinators. Bee orchids mimic the shape and scent of bees in order to lure them into ‘pseudocopulation’, where the male insect attempts to mate ...
Despite the team’s improvements, the robotic insects still cannot match the capabilities of natural pollinators. However, the researchers aim to improve the robots’ flight time and precision to enable ...
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...